Our Staff

Thomas Quisenberry received Bachelor Degrees from Clemson University in English and Political Science, and Master of Divinity from the Baptist Theological Seminary in Richmond, VA, and his Doctor of Ministry from Columbia Theological Seminary. Thomas has been the Pastor at First Baptist since October of 2010. He grew up in First Baptist Clemson, SC, and has served churches in Virginia, North Carolina, and Georgia. He met his wife, Maggie, when they were both students at seminary in Richmond. Their two boys keep them active and laughing a good deal. Thomas enjoys reading, Clemson athletics, and droning on about the wonderful Old Testament.

Jeff Parker grew up in Marion, IL, with a twin sister and older brother. After beginning his college experience at the University of Illinois, he graduated from Belmont (College) University with a Bachelor of Music. He also holds a Master of Church Music from the former Southern Baptist Theological Seminary in Louisville, KY. He served churches in North Carolina for almost 20 years before coming to FBC Chattanooga in 2008. Jeff‘s wife, Jenny, and their two daughters share his love of music. For mental, spiritual and physical health, Jeff enjoys running through the beautiful settings in and around Chattanooga.

Michael Sepulveda grew up in Arlington, Texas. As an adult he made his way to Chattanooga through the great cities of Birmingham, AL and Richmond, VA. In 2000 he married Allison, originally from Birmingham, and together they have a daughter and a son. Michael began his college "career" at Ouachita Baptist University in 1993 and eventually graduated from The University of Alabama at Birmingham in 2001 with a Bachelor of Arts in Sociology. He received his Master of Divinity at Baptist Theological Seminary at Richmond in 2010. Michael has ministered to children and youth for over 15 years. In his spare time he loves hiking in the woods with friends and family (including his dog Bama), playing his guitar, and watching his hometown sports team.

Adam Tarver grew up in Knoxville, Tennessee. For college, Adam graduated from Carson-Newman College (University) with a Bachelor of Arts in Religion and a Bachelor of Arts in Applied Psychology. He currently is in his final year at McAfee School of Theology studying Congregational Ministry. Before coming to Chattanooga, he worked in two different churches as the minister of students. Adam got married this past June to Holly. They met at Carson-Newman playing a highly competitive game of capture the flag. In Adam's spare time he enjoys cheering on the Atlanta Braves, attending any baseball game, and playing disc golf.